Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Laumer

Neurosurgeon

Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Laumer

Head of Department

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Alfried Krupp Hospital, Essen - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Laumer

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Benign and Malignant)
    • Cerebral Vascular Disorders
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Lumbar Disc Herniation
    • Cervical Disc Herniation
    • Thoracic Disc Herniation
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
    • Cervical Spinal Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Degenerative Spine Disease
    • Artificial Intervertebral Disc Replacement Candidates
    • Malformations of the Spinal Cord and Brain
    • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
    • Back Pain (Chronic)

    Sub-specialties

    • Spinal Surgery (Degenerative Spine Diseases): Main clinical focus — a leading spine neurosurgeon in Essen, Germany with minimally invasive and graduated therapy approach.
    • Brain Tumour Surgery with Computer-Guided Techniques: Microsurgical brain tumour resection using image guidance and neuro-navigation.
    • Cerebral Vascular (Hirngefäß) Surgery: Surgery for cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations.
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Schonender (tissue-sparing) techniques; decompression without stabilisation where possible.
    • Second Opinion / Independent Medical Assessment: Objective evaluation across the full spectrum of neurosurgery and spine surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection (Computer-Guided / Neuro-Navigation)
    • Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
    • Vascular Malformation Surgery
    • Lumbar / Cervical / Thoracic Microdiscectomy
    • Lumbar Decompression for Spinal Stenosis
    • Cervical Decompression Surgery
    • Spinal Fusion (when needed)
    • Artificial Intervertebral Disc Replacement
    • Spinal Tumour Resection
    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
    • Conservative and Decompressive Treatment for Spinal Stenosis
    • Second Opinion Consultations before Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies (Graduation) — University of Würzburg, Germany
    • Medical Studies (Graduation) — Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
    • Specialist Training in Neurosurgery — University of Erlangen-Nürnberg
    • Habilitation and Professorship (Post Graduation) — Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Senior Consultant (Oberarzt) — Neurochirurgische Klinik, University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (since 1986)
    • Leading Senior Consultant (Leitender Oberarzt) — University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (since 1990)
    • Chief Physician (Chefarzt) — Klinik für Neurochirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Essen (since 1 January 1998)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association — Member
    • North Rhine Medical Association, Düsseldorf — Member
    • Professional Association of German Neurosurgeons (BDNC) — Vice President
    • German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC) — Board Member
    • Neurosurgical Academy (NCA) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Preventicum — Privatärztliche Gemeinschaftspraxis, Alfried-Krupp-Straße 21, 45131 Essen, Germany — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)
    • Procelsio Clinic, Girardet-Haus, Essen-Rüttenscheid — Operating Neurosurgeon (Present)
    • Metamedicum Facharztzentrum, Theodor-Althoff-Straße 47, 45133 Essen — Consultant Neurosurgery (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Essen — Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Klinik für Neurochirurgie (1 January 1998 onward for decades)
    • University of Erlangen-Nürnberg — Leading Senior Consultant / Leitender Oberarzt (since 1990)
    • University of Erlangen-Nürnberg — Senior Consultant / Oberarzt (since 1986)
    • University of Erlangen-Nürnberg — Specialist Training in Neurosurgery
    • University of Würzburg and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg — Medical Studies

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor — Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Habilitation)
    • Vice President — Professional Association of German Neurosurgeons (BDNC)
    • Board Member — German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC)
    • Member — Neurosurgical Academy (NCA)
    • Member — German Medical Association and North Rhine Medical Association, Düsseldorf

    Key Achievements

    • 39+ years of experience in neurosurgery
    • Led the Alfried Krupp Neurosurgery Clinic for decades, building it into one of the most significant neurosurgery centres in the Ruhr region
    • Vice President of the Professional Association of German Neurosurgeons (BDNC)
    • Board Member of the German Society for Neurosurgery (DGNC)
    • Succeeded at the Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus by Prof. Dr. Florian Ebner
    • Treated thousands of patients with spinal, brain tumour and cerebral vascular disorders

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